Across
- 2. The main theme of this book.
- 6. Melody's next-door neighbor. She watches Melody after school and during the summer. She doesnt see Melody for what she is, but who she is.
- 8. A boy Melody becomes friends with and ends up crushing on.
- 10. The camp Melody goes to that she describes as "greener than I expected." (Draper 59) Also saying the cabins "looked like Lincoln Logs"(Draper 59).
- 12. Melody's camp counsler. She has a younger sister with cerebral palsy too. She is understanding, kind, and conforting.
- 13. When Melody and the rest of her cabin went on a hike, they saw this animal. The boys got sprayed by this.
- 14. One of Melody's friends and campmates. She has spina bifda. She can relate with Melody and is one of Melodys best friends at the end of the book.
- 15. Melodys moom who is protective and loves Melody very much. She, before Melody makes friends, is one of the only people who understand Melody, other than Mrs.V of course.
Down
- 1. A 12-year old girl with celebral palsy who faces her fears and makes new friends at a camp. As she begins to make friends, she realizes a boy maybe likes her more. Melody says, "I notices that kid Noah loooking right at me. Smiling." (Draper 162)
- 3. the name of melody's computer
- 4. One of Melodys friends with Down Syndrome. She is very fun and energetic.
- 5. Melodys dog that conforts her
- 7. Melody's friend and campmate with autism spectrum (They don't specify). At the beginning of the book she is nervous and scared. Torwards the end she learns how strong and independet she is.
- 9. Melody's fun and energetic father who cares very much for Melody.He works in buisness.
- 11. Melody's 3-year-old little sister who is funny and full of energy.